Pentre Sheepdogs

15/08/2024

Reminder of Lower Chapel SDT, Thursday, Friday & Saturday this week ⬇️⬇️⬇️

14/08/2024

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Tune in this evening to see reports from the Welsh National 2024!
Wonderful to see sheepdog trials getting so much recognition.

ITV aired the English National on the local evening news on Thursday 8th as well if you can find the catch up!

14/08/2024

*Fferm Dolyrychain, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig SY256EL*

Manylion pwysig:
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National grid : SN 71376 65258

Important information:
the post code will not bring you to the field of the trial please use the references below
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National Grid Reference: SN 71376 65258

09/08/2024

⭐Builth Wells and District Sheepdog Trials
Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th August⭐️

➡️ Monday 12th - 2 sessions for Open National Style (morning and afternoon) The top 3 from each session goes through to the final
Novice National Style - morning and afternoon sessions and Young Handler 21 years and under. Commencing at 7.30am

➡️ Tuesday 13th Open and Novice South Wales Style and Young Handler under 21 years Commencing at 8am.

Cilmickney, cilmery LD4 4BD
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Enter on the field, catering in attendance both days.

08/08/2024

With the trials just around the corner don't forget that you can now purchase our popular live streaming of all trials this summer, with HUGE discounts available to our members!

This year we have a special offer to our supporters who are not members, contact the office about purchasing membership with a livestream package and pay as little as £11.30 for your first years membership with the ISDS!

You can purchase all packages here https://page.inplayer.com/isdslive/index.html

Any enquiries please contact the office on 01234 352672 or email [email protected] and ask for a call back regarding the live stream.

07/08/2024

Pentre Jax 🥈

Pentre Jax second in the Vivod final yesterday 🥳 !
Congratulations to Aled Owen on the win and to all those who made the final 👏👏

Vivod Final:
1st: Aled Owen with Llangwm Tom (6 points lost)
2nd: Iwan Rees with Pentre Jax (7 points lost)
3rd: Alun L Jones with Derwyn Cass (10 points lost)
4th: Eirian L Morgan with Fly (12 points lost)
5th: Dewi Jenkins with Clwyd Bob (13 points lost)
6th: Arwyn Davies with Cynnfal Gwen (14 points lost)
7th: Dewi Jenkins with Jock (18 points lost)
8th: Arwyn Davies with Eglwys Izzy (24 points lost)
9th: Chris Caerts with Glen (26 points lost)
10th: Eirian L Morgan with Blackie (27 points lost)
11th: Bleddyn Lester with Jill (33 points lost)
12th: Ola Davi with Moy - R

Many thanks to the Vibod team for a great trial 👌

30/07/2024

30/07/2024

Treialon Bugeiliaid Uwchaled Trial (Defaidty Hill Trial) - Day 1 Qualifiers

Jax wins morning session to qualify for his second double fetch final 😬

AM Qualifier
1. Iwan Rees - Pentre Jax - 13
2. Daniel Rees - Bet - 15olf
3. Elgan Jarman - Ken - 15olf
4, Nigel Watkins - Jaz - 16
5. Matt Evans - Thistledown Jim - 20
6. Arwyn Davies - Gwen - 22

PM Qualifier
1. Kevin Evans - Kemi Jack - 9
2, Arwyn Davies - Eglwys Izzy - 13
3. Alun Selatyn - H**p- 14olf
4. Angie Driscoll - Kinloch Carlos - 14
5. Meirion Jones - Nan - 16
6. Daniel Rees - Gwen - 17

Pleased with how Jax is managing these big courses in his first open season, doing me proud 😊!

18/07/2024

🌟 SWSDTA ASSOCIATION OPEN & BRACE 2024 🌟

🔒 Entries close 31st July 🔒

The entry form for the Association Open is available here;
https://forms.office.com/r/byYHzPxWYC

The open is taking place on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August at Blaenglowon Fawr, Ceredigion (kindly hosted by John Davies and family).

Qualifying runs on Tuesday 27th, with double fetch final and brace competition to be held on Wednesday 28th. Three dogs per handler (time permitting).

Entry valid on receipt of entry fee (£10 per dog for members ; £15 per dog for non members)

15/07/2024

SWSDTA NOVICE, YOUNG HANDLER & BEGINNER TRIAL - Entries close on 26th July!!

➡️ To be held on Friday 23rd August
➡️ Location - Maesygelli, Nantmel Radnor
➡️ Entries and payment to be received by 26th July
➡️ Three separate classes including Novice, Young Handler & Beginner
➡️ Enter here; https://forms.office.com/r/UZeVP7ghZn

Novice
Must be member of SWSDTA. Neither handler or dog to have won an open. £5 entry fee.

Young Handler
Handler must be 21 years and under on the date of trial. No entry fee.

Beginner
For those who haven’t entered the novice or young handler course and would like to have a go at trialling. No entry fee. No placings will be awarded in this class.

14/07/2024

Fantastic trial at Llanharry today! Challenging course with excellent sheep, a great test for the dogs!
Pleased with Jax placing 1st in the morning session and qualifying for his first double fetch final. We had a good go, but a bit more to work on before the next one…!
Many thanks to the Millichaps (Efail Sheepdogs) for putting on a super trial 😊

07/07/2024

💫 Nantcydros Bud - Looking for new 🏡 💫

- By Caefelin Clem (Ross Games) & Del (Sadie Bebb)
- 18 months old (DOB 29/1/23)
- Fully trained on voice & whistle
- Excellent temperament
- Strong dog with good presence
- Good in kennel
- Rides quad/truck
- Based in mid-Wales

https://youtu.be/fYOff1yjNdw?si=Z48nHUMAc_q6jpRN

Videos available on request, viewings welcome. Contact Iwan Rees for more info 07845 598 584.

02/07/2024

Pentre Jim (Lot 43) and Pentre Pip (Lot 54) both on the market….. bidding ends tomorrow ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Pentre Jim ⬇️⬇️
https://farmersmarts.auctionmarts.com/Lot/NjdmOTM5NDItZTk1MC00MDUxLWI3YzItZjE5NmZlNGJlNGUz

Pentre Pip ⬇️⬇️
https://farmersmarts.auctionmarts.com/Lot/OTdlNDA4MjItYWFjMS00ZDRiLThhMzctNjFmMzdiYWJhM2Nl

01/07/2024

Shabfest 2024!

140 competitors, 3 days of qualifying trials, and a double fetch final on day 4…what a fantastic four days!

Couldn’t be prouder of Pentre Meg, who finished 5th in the double fetch final 🥳

Many thanks to Mark Banham and his team of helpers for making it all happen. Big thanks to Carol
Mellin for capturing it all on camera 🎥

Congratulations to all the finalists - especially this years champion, Hendrik Kienker…

2024 Shabfest Continental Double Gather Championship

30/06/2024

A good few days trialling at Shabfest, with Pentre Meg making the final today 😊

Pleased with Pentre Jax too - some good runs on some tricky fields and sheep, a big step up for him! Just missed out on the final by 3 points 👏

Trial results for the Pentre team;

Thursday morning;
Pentre Jax 4th, Pentre Meg 6th
Thursday afternoon
Pentre Meg 1st, Pentre Jax 6th
Friday afternoon
Pentre Meg 3rd
Saturday morning
Pentre Jax 5th

Running order for final (starts at 8 am)
https://www.ovcarska.si/si/pasnja/trail-results-final

Many thanks to Mark Banham and all the helpers for making it such a brilliant event!! Good luck to everyone in the final….!

23/06/2024

Pentre Pip - Lot 54 (Farmers Marts online auction, 3/7/24

Part trained female by Hendre Sam (Kevin Evans) and Lass (Hybeck Blake daughter). Clear for IGS, SN, TNS and CEA by parentage.

Catalogue available ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://farmersmarts.auctionmarts.com/Lot/OTdlNDA4MjItYWFjMS00ZDRiLThhMzctNjFmMzdiYWJhM2Nl

For more information contact Pentre Sheepdogs (Iwan Rees) 07845 598 584

23/06/2024

Pentre Jim - Lot 43 at Farmers Marts Online Auction (3rd July)

Part-trained dog by Hendre Sam (Kevin Evans) and Lass (Hybeck Blake daughter). Clear for CEA, TNS IGS & SN by parentage. Video available below ⬇️

https://farmersmarts.auctionmarts.com/Lot/NjdmOTM5NDItZTk1MC00MDUxLWI3YzItZjE5NmZlNGJlNGUz

Viewings are welcome – please contact Iwan Rees on 07845 598 584.

16/06/2024

ASSOCIATION OPEN AND BRACE 2024 - Entries close 31st July

The entry form for the Association Open is now available here;
https://forms.office.com/r/byYHzPxWYC

The open is taking place on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th August at Blaenglowon Fawr, Ceredigion (kindly hosted by John Davies and family).

Qualifying runs on Tuesday 27th, with double fetch final and brace competition to be held on Wednesday 28th.

Paper copies of entry forms are also available - just get in touch.

15/06/2024

Pentre Pip - Lot 54

16 month old part trained female available Farmers Marts Dolgellau (3rd July).

By Hendre Sam (Kevin Evans) and Lass (Hybeck Blake daughter)

Clear for CEA, TNS IGS and SN by parentage.

Contact Iwan Rees for more info - 07845 598 584

15/06/2024

SWSDTA NOVICE, YOUNG HANDLER & BEGINNER TRIAL

The entry form for this years Novice, Young Handler and Beginner Trial is now available here - https://forms.office.com/r/UZeVP7ghZn

The trial will be held on Friday 23rd August at Maesygelli, Nantmel, Radnor (by kind permission of Bryan and Sophia Vedeniapine. Entries must be received by Friday 26th July.

Paper copies of the entry forms are available too - just get in touch.

14/06/2024

Pentre Jim - Lot 43

Smart part-trained youngster available at Dolgellau Online Sheepdog auction (3rd July).

By Hendre Sam (Kevin Evans) and Lass (Hybeck Blake daughter)

Clear for CEA, IGS, SN & TNS by parentage.

Contact Iwan Rees for more info - 07845 598584

04/06/2024

Royal Welsh Show Sheepdog Trial Entries

Last chance to enter - entries close on 11th June

Link to enter is below, sheepdog trials can be found in the non-livestock section. Any problems entering please email [email protected] or [email protected]

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.

19/05/2024

Another day trialling! What a great venue and trial at Ffos Y Fran. Really enjoyed!
Many thanks to Angie, Kelvin and their team of helpers for hosting us today, great food, great trial, great company ☀️👍

Results from Ffos Y Fran SDT (Sunday 19th May)
Morning (Aurwen Price judged)
1. David Millichap and Lyn 8
2. Heddwyn Thomas and Jet 9
3. Karin Haker and Case 10
4. Kelvin Broad and Kinloch Bode 12
5. Llion Harries and Preseli Jock 13 OLF
6. Steve Currie and Glen 13

Afternoon Session (Karin Haker judged)
1. Heddwyn Thomas and Jet 12
2. John Bowen and Patch 13 OLFD
3. Bleddyn Charles Lester and Nantcelyn Jet 13
4. Iwan Rees and Pentre Meg 13
5. Angie Driscoll and Kinloch Carlos 14 OLF
6. Llion Harries and Teifi Taff 14

18/05/2024

Testing sheep, but a good day out at South Shropshire SDT! Pleased with both Jax and Meg today….

Morning session (Lorna Owen judged)
1. Ian Jones and Erwood Ray 9 OLF
2. Angie Driscoll and Kinloch Carlos 9
3. George Bonsall and Jake 10 OLF
4. Karin Haker and Case 10
5. Iwan Rees and Pentre Meg 18
6. Angie Driscoll and Kinloch Taz 18 OLF

Novice
1. Iwan Rees and Pentre Meg 18
2. Wendy Jones and Maid 27
3. Yvonne Abrey and Leah 36

Ladies - Angie Driscoll

Afternoon session (Vic Morris judged)
1. Iwan Rees and Pentre Jax 9
2. Karin Haker and Case 15
3. Alun Jones and Cass 16
4. Emyr Jones and Sam 17
5. Iwan Rees and Pentre Meg 18
6. David Evans and Kemi Gin 19

Novice
1. Iwan Rees and Pentre Meg 18
2. Tony Mallon and Mylie 23
3. Kelvin Broad and Kinloch Bode 24

Ladies - Karin Haker

Well done all and thanks to Jude Bowers and the team at South Shropshire!

17/05/2024

Another smart youngster - Nantcydros Bud 😍

By Caefelin Clem (Ross Games) and Del (Sadie Bebb)

16/05/2024

Pentre Jim - 14 months old

Hendre Sam (Kevin Evans) and our Lass (Hybeck Blake daughter) growing up quickly!